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A Utopian Past & Present: Exploring the 19th-Century Village of Rugby, Tennessee
August 19, 2023
History books consider it a “failed utopia.” When Rugby, Tennessee, was founded in 1880, it was envisioned as a community free from the bounds of traditional social classes and structures. The author Thomas Hughes conceived
Staithes, England | Yorkshire’s Quiet, Idyllic Coastal Village
August 15, 2023
There’s a note in my iPhone dated September 11, 2018, and all it says is “Staithes, England.” I must’ve run across a photo of this quaint coastal village and saved its name for future reference,
3 Days of Family-Friendly Adventure in Keswick, England
July 31, 2023
There are some towns from which you just get a vibe, and, for us, Keswick was one of those towns. Upon our arrival, it was immediately clear that Keswick wasn’t just a sleepy little hiking village.
Snapshots | Dunstanburgh Castle Walk
July 28, 2023
On the northeast coast of England, just 25 miles south of the Scottish border, stands the ruins of a 14th-century castle that was built as a big “F* You” to the King of England. Earl
A Walking Tour of Duddingston Village, an Edinburgh Hidden Gem
July 20, 2023
Finding accommodation for 10 people in a European city is no easy feat, so when we landed what appeared to be a 5-bedroom manor just outside the heart of Edinburgh, it seemed perfect. And it
Battles, Dragons, and Harry Potter: 1,000 Years of History at Alnwick Castle
July 10, 2023
It was not our first time in England, but it was our first time exploring the northern half of it. Having studied abroad in London (way, waaaaayyyy long ago), we’d already checked off many well-known
History, Nature, and Family Adventures at Mousetail Landing State Park
May 28, 2023
In April, we made our second visit to Mousetail Landing State Park to check out their newly renovated main campground. This piece was originally published on the Tennessee State Parks blog: “Mousetail Landing State Park:
Wanderlust Readers | Armchair Travel in Spring 2023
May 3, 2023
Our Wanderlust Readers book club has grown over the last four months. What began as Instagram Live-streamed conversations between Erin and myself has expanded into legitimate monthly meetings with others in attendance! Destination picks are
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